It is much easier to tell people what to do than to set an example for them. Yet our actions are much more convincing than our words. There are even personal advantages to being an example to emulate.
When we make plans and circumstances beyond our control render those plans beyond reach, it can be disheartening to make new ones. Yet we were not created to give up.
It is the time of the year when we celebrate our “good things” and choose to learn from our mistakes. An equally useful exercise for Passion374!
When we plead with God for a favor, we imagine receiving our response beautifully wrapped, with stardust swirling around and violins. However, God’s miracles are not always beautiful.
We have steps to take to move forward towards God’s promises. But sometimes our answers don’t come when we want (like marriage!), and we may be tempted to take matters into our own hands. It’s not easy to wait!